Rockford, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rockford
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Welcome sign along Williams Mill Road
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Location of Rockford in Blount County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Tennessee | |
| County | Blount | |
| Incorporated | 1970 | |
| Named for | A ford over the Little River | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | City Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.20 sq mi (8.29 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.18 sq mi (8.24 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 822 | |
| • Density | 258.25/sq mi (99.70/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
37853
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| Area code(s) | 865 | |
| FIPS code | 47-64160 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404636 | |
| Website | https://www.rockfordtn.com/ | |
Rockford is a small city located in Blount County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 822 people lived there. It's part of the larger Knoxville, Tennessee area.
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History of Rockford
Rockford got its name from a special place where people could cross the Little River. This crossing was called a 'ford.' In the early 1800s, settlers and merchants used this rocky ford to travel between Knoxville and Maryville. It was called 'Rocky Ford' because it had many rocks, which made it easier to cross than other muddy parts of the river.
Since the 1900s, Rockford has been home to the Rockford Manufacturing Company. This factory made cordage, which is like strong rope or twine. The factory used a special low dam on the Little River to power its machines. Today, this dam is no longer used for power.
Rockford officially became a city in the early 1970s. This happened so it wouldn't be taken over by nearby cities like Alcoa or Maryville, which were growing quickly.
Geography and Climate
Rockford is located in the northern part of Blount County. The Little River flows through the city. This river starts in the Great Smoky Mountains and eventually flows into the Tennessee River.
The city covers about 8.3 square kilometers (about 3.2 square miles) of land. Only a very small part, about 0.06 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
Rockford's Climate
Rockford has a type of climate called a Humid subtropical climate. This means the area usually has warm temperatures and rain throughout the year.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 8 (47) |
11 (51) |
16 (60) |
22 (71) |
26 (79) |
29 (85) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
28 (82) |
22 (72) |
16 (60) |
10 (50) |
21 (69) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1 (30) |
0 (32) |
4 (40) |
9 (49) |
14 (57) |
18 (64) |
20 (68) |
19 (67) |
17 (62) |
9 (49) |
4 (40) |
0 (32) |
9 (49) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 120 (4.7) |
110 (4.2) |
130 (5) |
97 (3.8) |
100 (4) |
100 (4) |
110 (4.5) |
86 (3.4) |
79 (3.1) |
71 (2.8) |
97 (3.8) |
110 (4.3) |
1,200 (47.4) |
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People of Rockford (Demographics)
The population of Rockford has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 144 | — | |
| 1980 | 567 | — | |
| 1990 | 646 | 13.9% | |
| 2000 | 798 | 23.5% | |
| 2010 | 856 | 7.3% | |
| 2020 | 822 | −4.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 798 people living in Rockford. Most residents (about 96.74%) were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.75% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 317 households in the city. About 32.2% of these households had children under 18 living there. Most households (63.1%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Rockford in 2000 was 40 years old. About 22.8% of the population was under 18.
The typical income for a household in Rockford in 2000 was about $43,816 per year. For families, the median income was around $50,074.
Education in Rockford
Rockford has one public school called Rockford Elementary School. This school teaches students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Blount County Schools system and is located at 2738 Williams Mill Road.
See also
In Spanish: Rockford (Tennessee) para niños
